How Do You Talk To Children About Epilepsy?
Epilepsy is a frightening and confusing disease to deal with for anyone, either as a patient or the family member or friend of someone with epilepsy. Talking openly about epilepsy will allow children to cope and may help ease their fears through a better understanding of how and why epilepsy occurs and what can be done to manage the condition. Read on to learn how to talk to children about epilepsy. Be sure to have a strong understanding of epilepsy by doing any necessary background research before having a discussion about it with a child. Prepare yourself by referring to any resources that are available to you, including books or brochures recommended by your doctor or websites, such as the Epilepsy Foundation’s website. See the Resources section below for a link. Some children may ask questions which require thorough answers, while others may not ask any at all, and it’s important to be ready with detailed information. Establish the level of understanding about epilepsy that the chi
